Africa

African Continental Free Trade Area will position Africa as an economic powerhouse – President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The coming into force of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on 1st January 2021 is the most significant milestone in Africa’s integration agenda, says Botswana’s President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi.…

25 June 2021

The Centre of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology of Cuba has made another scientific milestone with the production of Abdala vaccine

Cuba’s Covid-19 Vaccine: A Triumph for Humanity in the grip of a global pandemic

By Vita Angula and Aldo Fuentes Thirty Five years ago, the Commander of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro had a vision to make Cuban men and women – men and women of science. On the…

25 June 2021

The mandate to deploy a SADC Standby Force to combat terrorism and acts of violent extremism in Cabo Delgado Province of Mozambique has been approved. What remains is for the leaders to thrash out budget details and logistics. image (C) Newshawks

SADC finally resolves to send troops to Mozambique to combat terrorism and acts of violent extremism in Cabo Delgado

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman SADC leaders have finally approved the Mandate for the SADC Standby Force Mission to the Republic of Mozambique, to be deployed in support of Mozambique to combat terrorism and acts of…

23 June 2021

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This letter will force America to abstain from voting for its six decades old Blockade against Cuba

The Pan Afrianist Watchman Twenty-eight consecutive rejections later, tomorrow (Wednesday 23 June 2021) will mark the 29th time that the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly votes against the criminal six-decades old US Blockade Against Cuba.…

22 June 2021

Cubans across cities took to the streets demanding an immediate end to the criminal US Blockade against Cuba

Cuban Cities up in Arms as UN General Assembly braces to vote on US Blockade Against Cuba on June 23

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said Sunday that the demand for eliminating the U.S. blockade from more than 50 cities around the world accompanies the Caribbean people in their struggle. On Twitter, the foreign minister…

22 June 2021

Fying High: Tshepidi Moremong is making waves on the international scene

Motswana woman, Tshepidi Moremong appointed Africa50 Chief Operating Officer

Casablanca, June 21, 2021 Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Tshepidi Moremong as Chief Operating Officer. Her appointment takes effect from July 1, 2021. She will lead…

22 June 2021

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Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum discussed strengthening of Russia-Africa economic and business relations

The XXIV Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) held on June 2-5, 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Russia had devoted a considerable part of its programme to the developments in Africa and the further strengthening of…

19 June 2021

A Massive demonstration for the freedom of Western Sahara in Madrid marching from various cities

Madrid (Spain)- Thousands of people demonstrated this Saturday in favor of the freedom of Western Sahara, demanding that Spain assume its “historical, legal and moral responsibility” for this territory decolonization and put an end to…

19 June 2021

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It’s the End of an Era as Zambia’s first President Dr. Kenneth Kaunda bows out

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman with additional reporting by LusakaTimes.com President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has declared a seven-day mourning period during which all flags shall fly at half-mast, to honour the “great son of the soil”…

17 June 2021

UB Vice Chancellor Prof. David Norris says the long engrained practices promoting deficient work ethics and ignoring mediocrity have to be done away with

University of Botswana Vice Chancellor Prof. David Norris responds to Staff Unions’ calls for his dismissal

Although the petition is not directed to me, I find it prudent to inform the nation what the real issues are particularly as the petition has been broadly shared with Batswana. The following are issues…

16 June 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin ready for talks with Ukraine

Putin Calls for Renewed Peace Talks with Ukraine, Urges Immediate Dialogue

Moscow, Russia – Following a series of commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a late-night statement emphasizing Russia’s willingness to engage in peace…

11 May 2025

“General Langley’s Accusations Against Traoré: A Flashpoint in Africa’s Struggle for Sovereignty”

By Fortune Madondo Of General Michael Elliott Langley’s Accusations  Michael Langley Michael Elliott Langley is the sixth commander of the United States (US) Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the first black four-star general in the United…

10 May 2025

Parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945

Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025 The President of Russia, Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Vladimir Putin, attended a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. 29 heads of foreign delegations…

9 May 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks to CBS

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with CBS

Question: Good morning, Minister Lavrov. I want to ask you about what happened in Kiev. There was a large Russian attack on that capital city at about 1 o’clock in the morning. President Trump has…

7 May 2025

Miss Botswana 2024, Anacia Gaothusi shows off her Sari, as she prepares for Miss World competition in Hyderabad, India

Bridging Cultures: Anacia Gaothusi Prepares for Miss World with a Grand Indian Farewell

Cynthia Thanda The catchphrase, “Namaskara” reverberated throughout the posh and lush gardens of the Indian High Commissioner’s residence on the evening of May 2, 2025. Radiant guests lined up to welcome Miss Botswana 2024, Anacia…

3 May 2025

The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Honourable Justin Tokely (left), poses for a photograph with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, Honourable Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, at Heroes’ Acre in Namibia this week. Photo: George Sanzila, National Assembly of Namibia.

SADC PF Executive Committee calls on Namibian Speaker

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Honourable Justin Tokely, has praised Namibia’s longstanding commitment to regional parliamentary cooperation and called for renewed support as the Forum…

3 May 2025